JOB TITLE

 

POULTRY FARM HAND

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK

SALARY

KSHS.15,000 + ACCOMMODATION

JOB LOCATION

KIRINYAGA

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Feed, water, and monitor poultry daily to ensure optimal health and productivity.
  • Clean poultry housing regularly to maintain high hygiene standards.
  • Collect, grade, and record egg production data (if layers are present).
  • Assist in vaccination and disease control programs for poultry.
  • Observe and report any signs of illness or distress in animals promptly.
  • Participate in planting, weeding, pruning, irrigating, and harvesting of crops.
  • Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
  • Assist in soil preparation and general field maintenance.
  • Supervise casual workers during peak farming periods (planting, harvesting, etc.).
  • Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to expected quality standards.
  • Report progress, issues, or irregularities to the Farm Manager promptly.
  • Operate and maintain farm tools and simple machinery.
  • Carry out general farm maintenance (e.g., fencing, cleaning storage areas).
  • Assist in farm record keeping related to livestock and crop production.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in hands-on poultry farming and crop cultivation
  • Proven ability to supervise and guide casual workers
  • Physically fit, hardworking, and able to work long hours outdoors
  • Honest, disciplined, and dependable with a strong work ethic
  • Willingness to live on the farm and commit to long-term employment

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.